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Damon Hamm, New York, NY US
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| 20120086827 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING MONITORING OF MEDICATION ADHERENCE - A system and method for positioning a pill to be ingested by a user in a field of view of an image acquisition camera. The method includes the steps of determining a desired location of the mouth of a user in a field of view of an image acquisition camera, determining a current position of a pill to be ingested by the user in the field of view of the image acquisition apparatus, and indicating on a display a movement to be made by the user to move the pill towards mouth of the user. | 04-12-2012 |
Darren R. Hamm, West Bend, WI US
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| 20100096396 | Holder for Beverage Containers - Holders for beverage containers are provided that can hold a beverage container in place and also seal or cover the beverage container, making it more difficult for foreign matter to enter the beverage container. The holder includes a base in which an actuator is mounted. Upper and lower rails are connected to and biased toward each other by the actuator. Upper and lower arms and upper and lower plates are, respectively, connected to the upper and lower rails. The upper and lower plates axially restrain the beverage container from above and below. A locking arm selectively engages at least one of the actuator and the upper and lower arms in a manner that supplements the biasing force provided by the actuator, clamping the upper and lower plates more tightly against the beverage container, and fixing the upper and lower plates in that condition, so that the beverage container is securely and tightly held between the upper and lower plates. | 04-22-2010 |
Dennis Hamm, Malibu, CA US
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| 20110181413 | AUTOMATED VAULT MAPPING AND SECURITY SYSTEM - A system and method to enhance vault security and management. An identity of a user is electronically validated. A floor plan of the vault and associated location of an authorized resource is retrieved in access computer. The user is then signaled a location of the resource within the vault. | 07-28-2011 |
Derrick L. Hamm, Sparta, NC US
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| 20100190421 | Surface Grinding Machine and Grinding Head Therefor - A surface grinding machine generally consisting of a drive means provided with an output shaft; a planetary disk mounted on the shaft; and at least two grinding head units mounted on the planetary disk, each including a housing mounted on the planetary disk, a shaft having a flange portion, journaled in the unit housing, resilient means interposed between the housing and the flange portion of the unit shaft and a disk provided with a grit surface disposed on an outer side of the flange, portion of the unit shaft. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100203813 | Floor Grinding Machine and Grinding Head Unit Therefor - A grinding head unit mountable in a planetary disk of a surface grinding machine generally including a housing mountable on the planetary disk, a holder supported on the housing and a surface grinding member detachably connectable to the holder wherein the holder is provided with a recess and the holder is provided with a portion receivable within such recess. | 08-12-2010 |
Donald Joseph Hamm, Englewood Cliffs, NJ US
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| 20080254194 | Edible oil-and-water emulsion - The present invention relates to an edible water-continuous oil-and-water emulsion having a pH in the range of 2.0-5.0, said emulsion comprising: | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080268131 | Edible aerated oil-and-water emulsion - One aspect of the invention relates to an aerated water-continuous oil-and-water emulsion having an overrun in the range of 10-500%, said emulsion comprising: | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100086658 | LOW FAT CONSUMER PRODUCT COMPRISING A NATURAL PRESERVATIVE SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Low oil or fat consumer food products comprising a natural preservative system and method are disclosed. The preservative system has a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic isothiocyanates and is suitable for use in a variety of consumer products with staged refrigeration, as well as temperature cycling to achieve a low fat consumer food product that is microbiologically stable and safe while lacking undesirable mustard flavor and/or burn. | 04-08-2010 |
Douglas W. Hamm, Austin, TX US
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| 20100142328 | Projectile-Detection Collars and Methods - User-wearable sensor arrays for use with projectile-detection systems, and methods of detecting a projectile with user-wearable sensor arrays. | 06-10-2010 |
Elaine E. Hamm, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20120070859 | BACTERIAL CELLS, OPTIMIZED NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED EXPRESSION OF RECOMBINANT CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN B - In some embodiments, the present invention provides isolated nucleotide sequences that encode | 03-22-2012 |
Gary Hamm, Billerica, MA US
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| 20090258491 | Method of inhibiting background plating - Methods of inhibiting background plating on semiconductor substrates using oxidizing agents are disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100003817 | Method of light induced plating on semiconductors - Methods of light induced plating of nickel onto semiconductors are disclosed. The methods involve applying light at an initial intensity for a limited amount of time followed by reducing the intensity of the light for the remainder of the plating period to deposit nickel on a semiconductor. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110065274 | ENHANCED METHOD OF FORMING NICKEL SILICIDES - Silicon containing substrates are coated with nickel. The nickel is coated with a protective layer and the combination is heated to a sufficient temperature to form nickel silicide. The nickel silicide formation may be performed in oxygen containing environments. | 03-17-2011 |
Heidi E. Hamm, Nashville, TN US
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| 20080221043 | DENDRITIC MOLECULAR INTRACELLULAR TRANSPORTERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - In accordance with the purpose(s) of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the invention, in one aspect, relates to compounds comprising the structure: | 09-11-2008 |
Heidi M. Hamm, Nashville, TN US
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| 20080280308 | G protein coupled receptor signaling modulation - This invention relates to methods for identifying peptides and other compounds which block or enhance G protein coupled receptor mediated signaling with high affinity and specificity and/or which stabilize a particular conformer of a G protein coupled receptor. Assays, methods of treatment and other methods developed in conjunction with these methods also are disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
James E. Hamm, Grafton, OH US
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| 20080216543 | Enhanced Press Apparatus - A system is disclosed for using a press tool with a limited work output to perform a multi-step press operation to complete a press where the work required for the completed press is greater than the limited work output of the tool. The system includes a press ring actuator assembly, a press ring assembly with multiple press ring sections, or a combination thereof, designed to facilitate multi-step press operations with adjustable engagement surfaces to complete the press with the press tool. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090031778 | Multi-application crimping or pressing tool - A manual or powered crimping tool, and corresponding jaw set, are described that include a combination of provisions for crimping tangential type crimping elements and one or more circumferential type crimping elements. Various versions of the tool and jaw set are provided including tools and jaw sets that include provisions for using a selectively replaceable insert that significantly increases the range of applications of the tool or jaw set. Tool versions are also provided having insert receiving surfaces, such as when used with inserts, that also serve as crimping surfaces. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090293577 | JAW SET AND JAW SET SYSTEM WITH HINGED JAW ARMS FOR USE IN A PRESSING TOOL - A jaw arm for a compression tool is segmented by a hinge and has a front body portion pivotably connected with a main body portion by the hinge. A jaw recess is formed at one end of the jaw arm in the front body portion. A compression tool comprises a pair of parallel spaced apart side plates, and a pair of the hinged jaw arms pivotally mounted between the plates. The front body portions are pivotable relative to trhe main body portions to enable the compression tool to be used in areas with limited accessibility. In one form, the front body portions of the jaw set are mutually self-aligning. In a further form, the front body portions are pre-positionable relative to their respective main body portions to maintain the jaw arms in adjusted positions for additional ease of use in the areas with limited accessibility. In a still further form, the front body portions of the jaw set are both mutually self-aligning and pre-positionable relative to their respective main body portions. Jaw set systems include a pair of main body portions configured for use with a range of sets of symmetric and asymmetric front body portions for performing various operations such as pressing, crimping, gripping, holding and embossing on a range of workpieces. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100017981 | DRAIN CLEANING TOOLS WITH WEAR INDICATORS - A drain cleaning tool includes a wear indicator for providing a visual indication to a user of the tool of an amount of wear in the tool. Various forms of the wear indicator and tool include a flexible plumbers cable with one or more wear detector prominences extending between turns of the cable, a tool carried on the end of the cable and couplings on the opposite ends of the cable. The flexible plumbers cable includes an elongate hollow outer body member defining a longitudinal axis and a resilient intermediate body carried within the outer body. The resilient intermediate body carried within the outer body has along its periphery at least one wear detector prominence extending radially outwardly between at least one selected turn of the helically coiled outer body. The at least one wear detector has at least one color change in the radial direction to provide a visual indication visual indication to a user of the tool of an amount of wear in the tool. Further, a tool on an end of a flexible plumbers cable includes a wear detector. A flexible plumbers cable section includes an elongate cable portion, first and second coupling portions on opposite ends of the cable section, and a wear indicator on the coupling portions. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20120039679 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING POWERED THREADING OPERATIONS - A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations. | 02-16-2012 |
Jason Hamm, Clark, NJ US
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| 20090043107 | Process for Synthesizing Compounds Useful for Treating Hepatitis C - The present disclosure generally relates to a process for synthesizing methyl ((1S)-1-(((2S)-2-(5-(4′-(2-((2S)-1-((2S)-2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)-3- methylbutanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinyl)-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-biphenylyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)carbonyl)-2-methylpropyl)carbamate dihydrochloride salt. The present disclosure also generally relates to intermediates useful in this process. | 02-12-2009 |
Keith Hamm, Oshkosh, WI US
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| 20110187123 | PORTABLE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY AND HVAC UNIT - An integrated portable power unit including a power pack and a generator mounted within a first compartment and including a second isolated air handling compartment. The air handling compartment may include a fan for moving air through ductwork, a radiator for receiving heated cooling water from the power pack and a heat exchanger connected to a compressor for generating cooled water, the compressor and the fan connected to the power pack. | 08-04-2011 |
Keith H. Hamm, Oshkosh, WI US
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| 20110255293 | Moisture Release Valve For An Outdoor Light Fixture - A moisture release valve for an outdoor light including a valve body having a stem received in a valve guide and having a head seating with a valve seat integrally formed of part of a sidewall of a light casing of the light fixture. Valve body is gravity displaced between a closed position and an open position depending upon light fixture orientation and can include a counterweight carried by its stem interiorly disposed within the fixture helping to cause displacement of the valve body toward the desired open or closed position in response to a change in light fixture orientation. Valve body can be a rivet, such as a split rivet, and the counterweight can be a washer, such as an annular washer, having an opening generally in registry with the valve guide permitting fluid within the fixture to drain from the fixture when the valve is open. | 10-20-2011 |
Lawrence W. Hamm, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20100024539 | SNAP-IN TIRE VALVE - A snap-in tire pressure monitoring system having a valve that deforms to form an annular sealing surface around an opening in a tire rim. A sensor housing having electronics components configured to sense conditions within the tire may be attached to the valve. Data collected by the components may be wireless transmitted for further processing. | 02-04-2010 |
Mark Hamm, Lynnfield, MA US
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| 20110046522 | Ultrasound Energy Delivery Assembly - In a first embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a catheter having a capture member. The capture member extends radially inward from an interior surface of the catheter into a lumen of the catheter and is configured to retain the enlarged distal tip so that the enlarged distal tip is temporarily prevented from moving proximally. In a second embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a sheath covering at least a portion of the waveguide. In a third embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a dual lumen catheter having a capture member. In a fourth embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a catheter having a proximal waveguide lumen and a proximal guide wire lumen that merges with the proximal waveguide lumen at their respective distal ends to form a distal lumen. In a fifth embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a catheter having a helical spring tip disposed over a distal section of the waveguide. In a sixth embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a catheter extruded from a material such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The catheter includes a braided layer having a multi-wire braided section and a single wire braided section formed from a braid wire from the multi-wire braided section. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110208041 | TRANSDUCER/SENSOR ASSEMBLY - An imaging transducer assembly is combined with a sensor of a medical positioning system, forming a transducer/sensor assembly. In one embodiment, the sensor includes a coil proximally coupled with the imaging transducer. A cable having first and second wires are proximally coupled to the coil. A non-conductive potting layer is wrapped around the coil. Traces are formed in the non-conductive potting layer that are used to electrically couple the imaging transducer with the first and second wires of the cable. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120010466 | TRANSDUCER/SENSOR ASSEMBLY - An imaging transducer assembly is combined with a sensor of a medical positioning system, forming a transducer/sensor assembly. In one embodiment, the sensor includes a coil proximally coupled with the imaging transducer. A cable having first and second wires are proximally coupled to the coil. A non-conductive potting layer is wrapped around the coil. Traces are formed in the non-conductive potting layer that are used to electrically couple the imaging transducer with the first and second wires of the cable. | 01-12-2012 |
Mark D. Hamm, Germantown, TN US
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| 20110074587 | SENSOR BASED LOGISTICS SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110078089 | SENSOR ZONE MANAGEMENT - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking an item. The method may include periodically detecting sensor information of an item by a sensor device. The method may also include periodically transmitting the sensor information by the sensor device. The method may also include receiving the sensor information at a tracking center, storing the sensor information in a database, and reviewing the stored sensor information. The method may further include using the stored sensor information to update shipment information for a package. | 03-31-2011 |
Mark K. Hamm, Cullman, AL US
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| 20090278064 | DIAPHRAGM CONTROLLED BYPASS VALVE - A diaphragm controlled bypass valve includes a diaphragm valve portion and a needle valve portion. The diaphragm valve portion regulates pressurized gas supplied from a pump to determine whether or not to open or close a needle valve. The needle valve portion includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a flow pathway defined between the inlet and outlet ports. A needle pin is disposed within the flow pathway and is coupled to a diaphragm positioned within the diaphragm valve portion. When the diaphragm is displaced in response to changes in pressure, the needle valve pin is likewise displaced which opens and closes the flow pathway. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090278065 | DIAPHRAGM CONTROLLED BYPASS VALVE - A diaphragm controlled bypass valve includes a diaphragm valve portion and a needle valve portion. The diaphragm valve portion regulates pressurized gas supplied from a pump to determine whether or not to open or close a needle valve. The needle valve portion includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a flow pathway defined between the inlet and outlet ports. A needle pin is disposed within the flow pathway and is coupled to a diaphragm positioned within the diaphragm valve portion. When the diaphragm is displaced in response to changes in pressure, the needle valve pin is likewise displaced which opens and closes the flow pathway. A second flowpath disposed in the needle valve portion communicates with the inlet port to redirect the supply of pressurized gas to a relief port. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110061742 | CRYOGENIC LIQUID CYLINDER MANIFOLD - A cryogenic liquid cylinder pressure control manifold is disclosed. The manifold includes, in a unitary arrangement, a pressure build regulator, a pressure build inlet fitting, a pressure build regulator, NPT adapter fitting, a check valve, and a cylinder pressure gauge. The disclosed manifold eliminates various threaded connections associated with prior devices, thus providing a more reliable device having less likelihood to leak in service. The disclosed manifold also reduces labor costs associated with assembling prior systems which are composed of a plurality of different individual components. In one embodiment, the disclosed manifold is employed as a cryogenic CO | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110108137 | PRESSURE REGULATOR HAVING AN INTERGRAL PILOT AND SELF-RELIEVING MECHANISM - A high flow pressure regulator valve is disclosed having an integral pilot valve. The disclosed valve includes a pressure regulating portion including inlet and outlet ports, a valve seat, valve disc and a spring for biasing the valve disc into engagement with the valve seat. The valve also includes a pilot valve portion positioned on the flow regulating portion. The pilot valve portion includes a pilot spring, a diaphragm and a pusher post. One end of the pusher post is positioned toward the diaphragm and a second end is disposed within an annulus region. The valve further includes a pressure path that enables selective fluid communication between the outlet port, the annulus, an inner chamber region disposed beneath the diaphragm, and an intermediate chamber disposed above the valve disc. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110108751 | PRESSURE BUILD ECONOMIZER VALVE - An adjustable economizer valve is disclosed that does not overlap the pressure build function, which allows a single valve to be used for both high and low gas use applications. The valve will economize well and reduces system pressure when needed in low use applications. The valve also provides maximum pressure build capacity when needed in high gas use applications. The valve seals off the pressure build outlet from the economizer connection with a seal around a pusher post disposed in the valve body. The pusher post has an internal flow path that is sealed by a floating device that can create a seal from diaphragm pressure and can open when diaphragm pressure is removed. In exemplary, non-limiting, embodiments, the floating device can be a ball or a disc plate. | 05-12-2011 |
Michael Hamm, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20100332077 | WIRELESS WINCH SWITCH - A wireless winch switch system has a removable switch module that is removably retained by a receptacle. The removable switch module has a rechargeable power source and wireless communications module that transmits a winch control signal based on the position of a switch. Control circuitry receives the winch control signal and controls a winch. The receptacle is mounted to a vehicle and obtains energy from a power source such as the vehicle's battery. The removable switch module can obtain the energy from the receptacle and thereby charge the rechargeable battery. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110248862 | USER INTERFACE FOR DEVICES WITH LIMITED INPUT/OUTPUT HARDWARE CAPABILITY - A method includes receiving, at a device operating in a first mode, a communication including a status indicator from a plurality of sensing devices, and storing the indicators in a memory. Operating in the first mode, a first input that includes a first actuation duration is received via a button, and the device is configured to operate in a second mode. The first actuation duration is longer than a first duration and shorter than a second duration, where an input duration exceeding the second duration configures the device to operate in a third mode. Operating in the second mode, an indication of the respective status indicator is provided on an output device for each of the status indicators. Transitions between the indications occur responsive to toggle inputs via the button. A second input is received via the button, and the device is configured to operate in the first mode. | 10-13-2011 |
Michael Edward Hamm, Everett, WA US
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| 20120136683 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING TRAVEL PACKAGES INCLUDING SEPARATELY PURCHASED TRAVEL ITEMS - A user of a personal computing device may identify multiple travel items of interest displayed for purchase by a network-based travel service. However, the user may not desire to purchase the travel items in a single purchase. Upon making a travel purchase that includes a first travel item that does not include a second travel item corresponding to the first travel item, the user may employ the network travel package service to search for second travel items corresponding to the first travel item, select from discounted travel packages including the first travel item and second travel items returned from the search, and purchase a discounted travel package. Beneficially, multiple travel items may be purchased separately while obtaining a package discount as compared to the stand-alone price of the travel items. | 05-31-2012 |
Paul Riley Hamm, Rock Springs, WY US
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| 20100236773 | THERMOELECTRIC DRIVEN GAS WELL HEAT PUMP - A system for providing heat to natural gas well pipes and equipment uses a thermoelectric generator to supply electricity to a motor and gear pump. The thermoelectric generator drives a DC brushless motor and gear pump in order to circulate heated glycol from a dehydrator through a heating tube to thereby heat the pipes and equipment. Batteries may be used to buffer the power supply to prevent overloading the thermoelectric generator. | 09-23-2010 |
Richad William Hamm, Loveland, OH US
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| 20090120308 | RESEARCH PRESS - A simulation press having a main body and an actuator attached thereto. The actuator is substantially aligned with the main body. A first plate is coupled to the main body and a second plate is coupled to the actuator. Both plates are adapted to engage a workpiece so as to simulate various modes of deformation of an area or areas on the workpiece when the second plate is moved relative to the first plate. The simulation press further includes a drive controller for controlling operation of the actuator. The drive controller additionally responds to feedback from at least one feedback sensor included with the simulation press. | 05-14-2009 |
Richard Hamm, Akron, OH US
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| 20120104275 | AIRCRAFT POTABLE WATER SYSTEM - A water purification device ( | 05-03-2012 |
Richard W. Hamm, Loveland, OH US
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| 20110077927 | Generalized Constitutive Modeling Method and System - A method of modeling a material using a generalized constitutive model includes assembling a plurality of behaviors the plurality of behaviors including distinct stress derived loading and unloading behaviors, the plurality of behaviors assembled without reference to a particular material to be modeled, and assembling a plurality of couplings, each of the plurality of couplings associated with at least one of the behaviors of the plurality of behaviors and defined without reference to a particular material to be modeled. The method also includes selecting at least one behavior from the plurality of behaviors to define a model for a particular material, performing simulations using the model for the particular material to define a simulation output, and making a determination regarding the material according to the simulation output. A system is also provided to carry out the method. | 03-31-2011 |
Richard William Hamm, Loveland, OH US
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| 20110252901 | Research Press - A method of simulating loading of an area on a workpiece in a production line type process. Also, a simulation press having a main body and an actuator attached thereto. The actuator is substantially aligned with the main body. A first plate is coupled to the main body and a second plate is coupled to the actuator. Both plates are adapted to engage a workpiece so as to simulate various modes of deformation of an area or areas on the workpiece when the second plate is moved relative to the first plate. The simulation press further includes a drive controller for controlling operation of the actuator. The drive controller additionally responds to feedback from at least one feedback sensor included with the simulation press. | 10-20-2011 |
Richard William Hamm, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20090048815 | Generalized constitutive modeling method and system - A method of modeling a material using a generalized constitutive model includes assembling a plurality of behaviors, the plurality of behaviors assembled without reference to a particular material to be modeled, and assembling a plurality of couplings, each of the plurality of couplings associated with at least one of the behaviors of the plurality of behaviors and defined without reference to a particular material to be modeled. The method also includes selecting at least one behavior from the plurality of behaviors to define a model for a particular material, performing simulations using the model for the particular material to define a simulation output, and making a determination regarding the material according to the simulation output. A system is also provided to carry out the method. | 02-19-2009 |
Robert Hamm, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100063887 | METHOD OF REUSING SHIPPING AND PACKING MATERIALS - The inventions relate to systems and methods for reusing recyclable materials used in the manufacturing and transportation of goods, including containers used in the packaging and shipment of such goods. The disclosed systems and methods include the use of data devices to collect and report data associated with the recyclable materials. The data devices may collect information about recyclable materials and containers, including the amount of a deposit paid by a customer for a container, the receipt of the container at a service center and any amounts returned to the customer from a secure merchant account after an inspection of the condition of the container. The data device may also record the condition of the container, whether it is reused, refurbished and reused, or recycled, and how many cycles of use the container experiences. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100101661 | REUSABLE SHIPPING AND PACKING MATERIALS AND METHOD OF USE - An air bladder valve arrangement includes a tube having a cavity therein, the cavity having a plurality of chambers, each chamber being associated with one or more air bladder chambers, a stem positioned within the tube, the stem having a plurality of plungers, each plunger being positioned within a chamber of the cavity of the tube, each plunger being configured to selectively open and close communication of air between adjacent chambers of the cavity of the tube, wherein the stem is movable relative to the tube to position each of the plurality of the plungers to selectively open and close communication of air between adjacent chambers. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100153220 | METHOD OF REUSING SHIPPING AND PACKING MATERIALS - A method of reusing a recyclable container comprises receiving information relating to a change in a location of a recyclable container based on a data device situated on the container and causing transfer of a deposit amount based on the change in location. A method of processing reusable materials comprises receiving a reusable packaging material with a data device associated with unique identifier data; associating a condition of the reusable packaging material with the unique identifier data; sorting reusable packaging material to send to manufacturers; and modifying the data associated with said unique identifier data to reflect the number of uses of the container and the destination of the container. | 06-17-2010 |
Robert W. Hamm, Pleasanton, CA US
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| 20120126727 | Sub-Nanosecond Beam Pulse Radio Frequency Quadrupole (RFQ) Linear Accelerator System - Sub-nanosecond single ion beam pulses are generated by means of one embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, an ion source provides ions to a radio frequency quadrupole linear accelerator comprising electrodes. A power source is used to apply radio frequency alternating currents to the electrodes. A device is used to inject ions from the ion source to the accelerator, causing the accelerator to provide only a single sub-nanosecond output beam pulse at a time. | 05-24-2012 |
Robert Wray Hamm, Pleasanton, CA US
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| 20110176648 | PORTABLE LOW ENERGY NEUTRON SOURCE FOR HIGH SENSITIVITY MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION - A portable neutron generator includes a Radio Frequency Quadrupole linear accelerator designed to accelerate charged particles of hydrogen (protons) to energies useful for producing neutrons with the (p,n) reaction on lithium. The ion source is driven by a coaxial feed and a spiral antenna to couple the microwave power into the plasma. The linear accelerator is driven by a 600 MHz pulsed RF power supply. A differential pumping scheme is used to balance the need for a high gas load on the ion source end and good vacuum on the accelerator end. | 07-21-2011 |
Sharon Hamm, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120100209 | CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE AND HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE - The invention relates to a controlled release composition comprising a combination of isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine, such as hydralazine hydrochloride, that in operation delivers the drug in a pulsed or multi-modal manner for the treatment of angina, ischaemic heart disease, arterial hypertension and related disease conditions. Preferably, the isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine hydrochloride can be released from the dosage form in an erodable, diffusion and/or osmotic-controlled release profile. | 04-26-2012 |
Stacee Hamm, Wixom, MI US
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| 20120060747 | USE OF PIEZO MOTOR TO OPERATE A RING POINTER OVER DISPLAY - A display system is disclosed. The display system includes a display for presenting a visual output to a user, a piezoelectric element overlaying the display, and a rotor disposed adjacent the piezoelectric element and in mechanical communication therewith, wherein a selective energizing of the piezoelectric element causes a rotational movement of the rotor. | 03-15-2012 |
Wolfgang Alfred Hamm US
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| 20100181175 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE AND CONTROL PANEL - An operating device for an electrical appliance with a control panel has a control element for operation through rotary actuation arranged in the control panel, said control element being disposed and mounted in a receptacle behind the control panel. The receptacle has light-conducting and/or light transmitting material in the manner of a light guide, and is illuminated through an LED at a posterior end facing away from the control panel and with light apertures provided at another anterior end on the control panel around the control element extending forwardly beyond the control panel. | 07-22-2010 |